Unknown parts found in my luggage - Broken?

[Joelage]

Greetings brains trust!

Just got back from a dive trip and found this small part loose in the bag. Not sure where or what it is from. Could this be SCUBA related?

Photos (Next to a ruler in mm)

Thanks in advance.

 

[Glenn Williams]

Looks like a piece from a bottle cap to me.

 

[stepfen]

That's 4mm wide - too small for a bottle cap. Maybe a screw cover or rubber leg of a device or something?

Anyhow, orange color is usually used to attract attention. So if it was part of your Scuba kit you would have noticed it before, wouldn't you?

I think/guess it would most probably be part of the bag/suitcase or something that accidentally felt inside it during the trip.

 

[-Moe]

It's a tracking device. Throw it in a pot of boiling water!

 

[DreadnoughtNH]

Looks like HP/LP hose end cover to me.

 

[Dzydvl33]

Maybe someone threw it in there to mess with you. Like we use to do to each other when I was younger and building Engines and stuff. Just walk by and add a few little pieces and parts to the bin and then watch them stress when they finish with leftover parts.

 

[Joelage]

haha! Thanks for the replies

I think I found out what it is - It seems that it is the "Relief valve" on the back of the SPG - Which might be an issue, since I figured it out as there is water in the gauge.... not good!

=(

 

[Jonny Wishbone]

Time for a new gauge......

 

[Couv]

I've not seen a blowout plug that wasn't just a simple stopper. However, forget I said that as I've got a ton (well a few) of BAR SPG I'm having trouble getting rid of of eBay. PM me if you're interested in a used gauge.

Edit: I stand corrected after checking a few of the gauges I have. A few of them do indeed have a plastic plug and probably as seal around it. If your gauge got salt water in the case it's life expectancy is short-if fresh water it may last a bit longer. However; if the plug blew out there is a defect in the bourdon tube and the gauge is trash. If the plug just fell out you may be able to re-insert it.

To test for a defective bourdon tube SLOWLY pressurize the gauge with the tank valve open just enough to allow gas into your regulator and gauge. Listen for a tiny hiss coming from the gauge. If you hear one, turn off the pressure and toss the gauge.